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The United Methodist Men of Jackson United Methodist Church will meet at 6:30 p.m., in the Lyon’s Classroom, on Feb. 1. All men of the church are invited to attend.

The Fifty-Plus Club will meet on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 12 p.m. Fifty-Plus is open to all members of the community. Call (770) 775-7714.

The Mary Buttrill School will have an art gala on March 23, in the fellowship hall of the church. Children will present their art work and will perform. Tickets for adults are $10. No charge for children. The event will start at 7 p.m. Call the Mary Buttrill School at (770) 504-1281 for information.

Wednesday Morning Bible Studies are held each Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m., in the Parrish House, next to the church. All are invited.

The Wesley Circle of the United Methodist Women will meet in the Gathering Room of the fellowship hall at 7 p.m., on Feb. 20. All ladies of the church are invited.

Jehovah's Witnesses to Assemble

Local congregations of Jehovah's Witnesses will hear scriptural topics discussed at the yearly Circuit Assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses Feb. 4 and 5, at the Conyers Assembly Hall, 125 Glen Road in Conyers. The assembly will begin at 9:40 a.m., daily. All are invited and all sessions are free. For more information, call (678) 332-9248.

Abundant Life

Abundant Life will hold a membership class Saturday, Feb. 4 from 9 a.m., to 1 p.m.

A Super Bowl party will be held Sunday, Feb. 5 at 6 p.m.

Ignite Youth will be hosting the fourth annual Valentine’s Banquet. Call the church office to book a reservation.

Worship services are Sundays at 9 a.m., and 11:30 a.m.

Courageous Small Group with Ryan Rigsby is Sundays at 9:45 a.m.

Small Groups are Sunday nights at 6 p.m. Monday nights at 7 p.m., the church offers a Spanish Bible class and recovery classes. Ignite Youth is Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Abundant Life is located at 104 Dub Walker Road, Jackson. Call (770) 775-4838.

Gospel of Christ

The Gospel of Christ Church, at 250 Mallet Street, Jackson, will be sponsoring a free community dinner on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 11:30 a.m., to 1:30 p.m. The dinner will be given out at the Gospel of Christ Fellowship Hall, first come, first served.

For information, call Alesia Greer at (770) 775-9340.

On Saturday, Feb. 11 at 6 p.m., The YPWW Committee will host a dinner and a play, “For the Love of ...,” at the Gospel of Christ Church W.W. Wright Fellowship Hall, located at 250 Mallet Street. The cost per adult is $20. All are invited to attend. For information, contact Michelle Jester at (404) 279-2269 or Alesia Greer at (770) 775-9340.

On Sunday, Feb. 26 at 12:30 p.m., the Gospel of Christ Women’s Department will host its annual Women’s Day Program. The theme will be “ Women of Praise say Hallelujah.” All are invited to attend. For more information, contact Felicia Moore at (770) 775-2340 or Alesia Greer at (770) 775-9340.

Joshua’s Place

Sunday night, Feb. 5 at 6 p.m., is the next miracle service at Joshua’s Place.

Worship leader Catherine Mullins along with speaker June Evans will be joining the Fearless Women’s Conference. The theme this year is “Life Begins at the End of Your Comfort Zone.” The conference is planned for March 8-10. For more details and to register, visit the web site www.joshuasplace.com or call (770) 504-8551. All churches are welcome. The conference is open to the community.

On Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m., the church continues its series entitled “It’s Time.” A new study on Wednesday nights will be called “How to Pray the Lord’s Prayer.”

The Crushing young adults program is every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Visit the church on Facebook for more details. Joshua’s Place is located at 146 Stark Road, Jackson.

Macedonia Missionary

The Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, at 144 Hope McClure Road, Jackson, will be having its annual Black History Program Feb. 5 at 10 a.m. Minister Timothy Strickland will be the speaker.

The church will be hosting a special session for couples Feb. 11, from 2 to 5 p.m., called “Love, Relationships and Laughter.” The session will be held at the McIntosh Trail Early Childhood Development Council building, at 565 Recreation Drive, Jackson. Dr. and Mrs. Donald Reid of Alethia Baptist Church in Macon will be the guest facilitators. The session is free and the public is invited. Dress casual. For reservations, contact Pastor Jeremy and Alicia Head at (770) 775-9105 or any member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church.

Exceedingly Grateful

Exceedingly Grateful Ministries’ service location will change on Feb. 5. The new location will be at Clark’s Learning Center in the activity room, at 2161 Brownlee Road Jackson. All are invited to attend programs and worship experiences. Call Pastor Harry Clark at (404) 372-1954 or (678) 752-0208 for more information.

Sardis Baptist

Sardis Baptist Church, at 2120 Keys Ferry Road, McDonough, will host Family and Friends Day Feb. 5. Sunday school will be at 10 a.m., and morning worship at 11 a.m. The church will host a revival Feb. 6-8, with services at 7 p.m., with Pastor R.E. Mays and special music nightly. The Macedonia Baptist Church Choir will perform Feb. 6; the Rock Creek Baptist Church Choir will perform Feb. 7; and the Family Worship Center Choir will perform Feb. 8. For more information, call (770) 954-3335.

Faithwalkers

Faithwalkers Church Ministry, at 353 Freeman Road in Forsyth, will feature singer Titian McMurray of Juliette on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m.

Sunday school is at 10 a.m., preaching is at 11 a.m., and Wednesday services are at 7 p.m. For more information, call Pastor William Slaughter at (478) 994-0705.

First Baptist

First Baptist Church of Jackson’s senior pastor, Dr. Joe Bufford, is currently preaching a series on Sunday mornings entitled, “What Men Need to Hear.”

The Honduras Mission Team is sponsoring a “Celebration of Love” dinner and entertainment night on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $10. A photographer will be available. Sign-ups are available in Sunday School, at the Welcome Center, or in the church office.

New Children Ministry Day will be Feb. 11. This activity will give children an opportunity to share God’s love by distributing lunch and providing laundry kits to college students at Gordon College. Contact Lisa Wilder, children’s ministry director, prior to Feb. 5. For more information on any of these events, contact the church office at (770) 775-3102. First Baptist is located at 1227 West Third Street, across the street from Ingles Supermarket.

Israel Temple

Israel Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, at 285 East First Street in Jackson, will have a book sale and fish fry Feb. 11 beginning at 10 a.m., and a Gospel and Liturgical Fest at 6 p.m.

On Feb. 19, the church will celebrate 145 years of service to the Butts County community with a service at 2:30 p.m. Special guests will be the Rev. Lionel Wilson and the Bethlehem Baptist Church of Locust Grove.

For more information, call Mozal Mayfield at (770) 294-7712 or Stephanie Head at (404) 783-6513.

Liberty Baptist

Liberty Baptist Church, at 3043 High Falls Road, Jackson, will be hosting several events this month.

• Feb. 12: Valentine’s Day Dinner, after the morning worship service. The community is invited to eat free.

• Feb. 15: A youth Valentine’s party starts at 6:30 p.m. The event will include food, fun and games for youth ages 5 to 17.

• Feb. 17 at 7 p.m.: The movie “Courageous” will be shown at Liberty Baptist Church. The screening is free to the community.

• Feb. 24 at 7 p.m.: A churchwide planning meeting and meal. Enjoy discussions and pizza.

• March 17: Liberty Baptist Church will host a barbecue plate building fundraiser. Tickets will be $8 (with drink, $8.50). Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. Call the church office and leave a message for tickets at (770) 775-6623 or call (770) 775-4396. For more information about the church, visit libertybaptisthighfallsrd.vpweb.com.

Faith Tabernacle

On Feb. 18, the Prayer Warriors of Faith Tabernacle First Deliverance Church will host their annual Red and White Valentine’s Banquet. The cost is $15 per single and $25 per couple. The event will be at the Butts County Recreation Center, on Ernest Biles Drive in Jackson. Contact Yvonne Johnson at (678) 774-8162 for more information.

The church is located at 216 East Ball Road, Jackson.

Jackson Presbyterian

Jackson Presbyterian Church hosts Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., and church service at 11 a.m. This season, Pastor Becky Baker’s sermon series is “What if ...,” through Feb. 12. The church also has a weekly Tuesday-night family dinner, which is $5 for adults and free for school children, and Bible study with Youth Chill and Sprouts classes, and an adult class.

Jackson Presbyterian is located at 240 N. Oak St., off the Square in Jackson. For more information call (770) 775-5683 or visit www.jacksonpresbyterian.org.

House of God

The International House of God is located on Mulberry Street, in the Kiwanis building, across from Jimmy’s Steak and Seafood. Sunday school is at 10 a.m., and worship services are at 11 a.m. The pastor is Elder James Nelson Thomas. The elect-lady is Sister Juanita Thomas. For more information, call (770) 354-1595.

The Way

The Way Fellowship of Believers meets every Sunday evening at 5 p.m., at Bombero Grill, at 112 West Second Street, Jackson. For more information, call (678) 222-8007 or visit www.theway-jackson.com.

Light House Baptist

For a copy of services from Light House Baptist Church, call (770) 775-9122 or e-mail anmchapman@gmail.com.

On the first Monday of the month at 10 a.m., the preschool will be having a singing, activities, and devotion. The preschool also has arts and crafts. Light House Baptist Church is located at 180 Shiloh Road, Jackson. Call (770) 775-9123.

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